-
Successful Rido Settlement Achieved in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur
January 7, 2025, marked a significant step toward peace as a successful rido (clan feud) settlement was conducted between COB Silongan, Pekel Silongan, and Janin A. Sulaiman, Rahib Nawal at the headquarters of the 6th Infantry Battalion (6IB) of the 6th Infantry Division (6ID) of the Philippine Army in Sitio Landing Fish, Barangay Buayan, Datu…
-
Successful Anti-Drug Operation Nets High-Value Suspects in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY – In a decisive move against the illegal drug trade, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA BARMM) led a successful buy-bust operation on January 8, 2025, resulting in the arrest of two high-value targets and the confiscation of 500 grams of shabu in Poblacion 5,…
-
BARMM Tops List of Areas of Concern for 2025 Elections: COMELEC
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC), in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has identified multiple municipalities and cities nationwide as “Areas of Concern” for the upcoming 2025 elections. Among these, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) emerges with the highest number of flagged areas, classified…
-
Momentum Builds for PRDP Scale-Up: Mindanao Leads Infrastructure Development for 2025
Mindanao is setting the pace for rural development in the Philippines as the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Scale-Up kicks off 2025 with robust procurement activities. These efforts, under the I-BUILD component, are geared towards enhancing rural infrastructure, with projects amounting to a total of PhP 5.501 billion across the region. The PRDP Scale-Up aims…
-
Fish Vendor Found Dead After Being Reported Missing in Lanao del Sur
January 7, 2025 – Lanao del Sur, Philippines The lifeless body of a man reported missing since Sunday, January 5, 2025, was discovered this Tuesday afternoon in the municipality of Tubaran, Lanao del Sur. The victim, identified as Lahmudin Minalang, was a freshwater fish vendor residing in Sitio Bangon, Barangay Simsim, in the municipality of…
-
Man Killed, Others Injured in Cotabato City Shooting
Cotabato City, Philippines – A shooting incident in Cotabato City claimed the life of a man and left others injured on Tuesday. The attack occurred along Sinsuat Avenue, Rosary Heights 9, when an unidentified gunman fired at a Toyota Hilux carrying multiple passengers. The victim, identified as Akmad Kanapia Utto, a resident of Sultan sa…
-
Muslim Legal Holidays for 2025 Announced by NCMF Region IX
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Region IX has officially announced the Muslim legal holidays for the year 2025 or 1446 Hijrah, pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1083 and other pertinent laws. These holidays commemorate significant events in Islamic history and faith, providing Muslim Filipinos with opportunities for reflection and celebration. List of 2025…
-
Basilan Province Commences 2025 with Flag Raising Ceremony and Prestigious Award Recognition
Basilan, Philippines — Governor Jim Salliman-Hataman led provincial government officials and employees in the first flag-raising ceremony of the year on Monday, January 6. The event marked not only the start of the work year but also celebrated a significant achievement for the province. During the program that followed the ceremony, Governor Salliman presented the…
-
Woman Arrested in Cotabato City Drug Bust
Cotabato City, Philippines – A coordinated buy-bust operation conducted by Police Station 2 (PS2) led to the arrest of a woman suspected of selling illegal drugs on Sta. Theresa Street, Rosary Heights 13, Cotabato City, around 7:30 PM. The suspect, identified as Jean Bandongan Benjamin, also known as “Shiela,” 44, is a resident of Barangay…
-
Businessman Killed in Ambush in Maguindanao del Norte
A man was fatally shot in an ambush at around 6:00 PM today, January 6, 2025, in Kilometer 30, Barangay Kibleg, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte. Authorities identified the victim as Edwin Valdez, a 31-year-old businessman and resident of Barangay Nuro, Upi. Reports indicate that Valdez was riding a red Honda CRF 150 motorcycle when an…